Prepare against Robert Philipowski
FM · DEU · World #5,482 classical · FIDE ID 4663209
Our database contains 337 games by Robert Philipowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Philipowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Philipowski before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,261 | 2,329 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,222 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 121 | 141 | 75 | 35.9% |
| As White | 162 | 61 | 74 | 27 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 175 | 60 | 67 | 48 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Philipowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Philipowski's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 94.4% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Philipowski usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Philipowski usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Philipowski usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Philipowski usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Philipowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 85.2% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 14.8% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 55.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 44.9% | 52.3% |
Robert Philipowski's chess games
All 337 games by Robert Philipowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 121 wins, 141 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/16/5 | 34.4% |
| C11 | French Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/15/10 | 34.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,508 | Eupen SVDB | C45 |
| Nov 2002 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,439 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | B10 |
| Sep 2017 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,396 | chT-BEL 1718 | A12 |
| Jan 2002 | Christian Maier | 2,354 | Leinfelden Open | B31 |
| Feb 2000 | Bernd Rosen | 2,340 | BL2-West 9900 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U15 | 1997 | 20 | 13 | 2,350 |
| ch-NRW | 2001 | 18 | 11 | 2,261 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2000 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,330 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2002 | 12 | 6 | 2,301 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| Eupen SVDB | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Philipowski's chess games?
337 games by Robert Philipowski, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Robert Philipowski has played.
What does Robert Philipowski play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Robert Philipowski opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Philipowski answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Robert Philipowski play as White?
As White, Robert Philipowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Philipowski play as Black?
As Black, Robert Philipowski most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Robert Philipowski's FIDE rating?
Robert Philipowski is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Robert Philipowski played?
Our database contains 337 games by Robert Philipowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 141 draws, 75 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Philipowski?
337 games by Robert Philipowski reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.